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Following Donald Trump’s incitement of insurrection on Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25
th Amendment. Other Democratic lawmakers and, to a lesser extent, Republicans have echoed Schumer’s demand, arguing that Trump must be removed from office immediately. Some politicians most notably Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Hakeem Jeffries have taken a more traditional route, demanding Trump’s swift impeachment.
There is at least one major benefit to the 25
th Amendment that’s not provided by impeachment: It would immediately sideline the president, transferring his full authority to Pence. But there are a number of drawbacks that make the amendment a potentially dangerous weapon to wield against an unhinged president. To better understand its advantages and risks, I spoke with Michigan State University College of Law professor Brian C. Kalt, who wrote the book on the amendment. Our conversation has been edit